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New pay deal tabled at 11th hour to stave off strikes that due to shut Scots schools and nurseries next week

Unions suspend strikes that were due to shut Scots schools and nurseries next week after huge pay deal offer
A fresh offer is being made to Scottish council workers in an bid to stop further strikes hitting schools and waste disposal to prevent further strike action in a dispute over pay.

Jay and Ekin-Su on Love Island, tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox. Credit: ITV

Scots Love Island boy Jay shares 'secret kiss' with this islander TONIGHT

Jay on Love Island, tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox. Credit: ITV

Scots Love Island boy Jay 'wedges' himself into a love triangle TONIGHT

(Background) Dalhousie Castle. (Circle) A person with a gin glass. Credit: King's Hill

Get paid to drink gin in a Scottish castle in this new dream job - How to apply

Giant Hogweed sighted across Scotland (WhatShed/Pixabay)

Dangerous toxic plant which can cause blindness spotted in Scotland

People toasting alcoholic drinks in a bar. Credit: Canva

Nominations for the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards are open - Vote for your favourite

4 properties for sale across Scotland. Credit: MOV8 Real Estate

4 stunning homes on the market across Scotland right now - Take a peek

Nicola Sturgeon in the Scottish Parliament. Credit: PA

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The Gart Callander. Credit: Tripadvisor

See inside the stunning Scottish castle with private chef, yacht and DJ - how to book

Crisis-hit Scots ambulance service spends more than 70 days dealing with hoax calls

Crisis-hit Scots ambulance service spends more than 70 days dealing with hoax calls

Scottish IT refurbishment firm expands in pandemic demand

Scottish IT refurbishment firm expands in pandemic demand

Pig sick: Douglas Ross

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) of deforestation. Poorly planned and executed tree planting schemes can harm the environment, experts warned as they set out

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said a march licensed for 100,000 during COP26 could put pressure on A&E services

NHS staff trained for 'chemical, nuclear and biological' emergency ahead of COP26

Charlie Mulgrew's late winner decided the contest

Charlie Mulgrew 'playing best football of his career' as he's the Tannadice hero

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Drake and Dua Lipa are likely to be big winners at the 2022 Grammys. Credit: PA

The Grammy Awards 2022 nominations close today - who will be nominated?

Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church. New data shows almost 1000 reports of abuse towards Scotland's Catholic population were logged by police

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David McColl, head of the British Dental Association in Scotland, says staff are increasingly facing abuse over appointment delays

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Nightclubs reopened on 9 August, but fears about rough sleepers safety

‘Bags set on fire’ Drunken return to nightclubs sparks worry for homeless

MV Lord of the Isles. Source YouTube (George Holland)

Lifeline island ferry disruption as three more CalMac vessels are hit by technical issues in one day

Scots care home owner banned from being a director for six years over financial irregularities

Scots care home owner banned from being a director for six years over financial irregularities

John Collins urges Scotland to learn lessons from Euros exit

John Collins urges Scotland to learn lessons from Euros exit

Josh Taylor: Nothing will ever top victory over Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas

Josh Taylor: Nothing will ever top victory over Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas

Champions Glasgow City are one of six SWPL1 sides from the central belt

Alan Campbell: Aberdeen return bodes well for greater SPWL1 representation

Motherwell chief calls for action to protect Scottish players being poached by English clubs

Motherwell chief calls for action to protect Scottish players being poached by English clubs

Mike Blair happy with squad ahead of Scotland v England clash

Mike Blair happy with squad ahead of Scotland v England clash

Steph Twell's place at Tokyo as part of the Team GB athletics squad has been confirmed

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Mo Farah's friendship leaves Andy Butchart relishing shot at glory at Tokyo Olympics

PREMIUM Mo Farah's friendship leaves Andy Butchart relishing shot at glory at Tokyo Olympics

John Collins: Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour 'too good to sit on the bench'

John Collins: Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour 'too good to sit on the bench'

Maria Lyle ready for Tokyo challenge after being named in Paralympics squad

Maria Lyle ready for Tokyo challenge after being named in Paralympics squad

Super6 season to begin in July as Scotland awaits return of domestic rugby

Super6 season to begin in July as Scotland awaits return of domestic rugby

Covid LIVE: Nicola Sturgeon to give lockdown update today amid variant fears

Covid: Scotland 'unlikely' to ease lockdown until late July, Nicola Sturgeon confirms

Covid LIVE: Variant investigation as number of children in hospital 'on the high side'

Covid: Vaccine registration deadline for young people EXTENDED

Covid LIVE: Scotland 'entering third wave' as plans to ease restrictions paused

Covid LIVE: One Covid death and more than 600 cases confirmed in latest figures

Covid LIVE: Vaccine registration opens for over 18s

Covid: Vaccine registration opens for over 18s in Scotland

Reasons why Lanarkshire is well worth a visit

Visit Lanarkshire Can you help find Lanarkshire's best walking and cycling routes?

Humza Yousaf warns strict liability 'firmly on the table' after Rangers scenes

Humza Yousaf warns strict liability 'firmly on the table' after Rangers scenes

Rioting Rangers fans should be banned, says top police officer

Rioting Rangers fans should be banned, says top police officer

Get curious about innovation with Glasgow Science Centre

Free to attend Get curious about innovation with Glasgow Science Centre

A guide to 6 of Scotland’s top seafood restaurants

Commercial Focus A guide to 6 of Scotland’s top seafood restaurants

Travis, one of the headline acts of Edinburgh Summer Sessions

As Scotland opens up, 10 top events for your post-lockdown summer

Plans for giant fan zone at Glasgow Green sent to council in hopes of giving fans chance to 'connect'

Plans for giant Tartan Army Euro fan zone at Glasgow Green submitted to council

All six Premier League teams involved in European Super League formally withdraw

All six Premier League teams involved in European Super League formally withdraw

Community groups tell of the problems faced in Glasgow Kelvin constituency

Labour's Ian Murray

Labour and Greens call for fan ownership amid European Super League row

We're in the money ... Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solkskjaer

Everything you need to know about football's new European Super League

Anas Sarwar has called for football to be reformed amid plans for the European Super League

Sarwar wants football 'democratised' after European Super League 'cartel' plans

Covid LIVE: Restrictions in Scotland 'could be eased faster', expert says

Covid: Restrictions in Scotland 'could be eased faster', expert says

Loch Lomond Rescue Boat (Facebook)

Covid breach: English tourist rescued after becoming stuck on Loch Lomond island

Racism in Scottish football: Marvin Bartley urges social media to tackle online abuse

Racism in Scottish football: Marvin Bartley urges social media to tackle online abuse

A similar incident occurred in February, when teachers and pupils had to be evacuated | Andrew Smith

Second 'deliberate' fire in under a month at Highlands primary school

Professor Gary McEwan, Elevator CEO

Business HQ Elevator Hits New Level with Multi-Million Pound Business Gateway Contract

Andy Murray and wife Kim Sears welcome fourth child

Andy Murray and wife Kim Sears welcome fourth child

Mountain Bike World Cup could go ahead without fans

Scotland world mountain biking event could go ahead without fans